Principles of Athletic Training 16Th Edition By William Prentice - Test Bank

Principles of Athletic Training 16Th Edition By William Prentice – Test Bank

 

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Chapter 05

Nutrition and Supplements

 

 

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is known as the science of the substances in food that are essential to life?
   A.Nutrition
   B. Oenology
   C. Nutrigenetics
   D. Phytomedicine

 

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2. Which of the following statements is true of micronutrients?
   A.They are found mostly in the structural parts of plants.
   B. They are necessary for regulating normal body functions.
   C. They are the most efficient source of energy.
   D. They are divided into monosaccharides and disaccharides.

 

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3. Sugars and starches are examples of:
   A.Fats
   B. Proteins
   C. Carbohydrates
   D. Vitamins

 

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4. The most efficient source of energy is:
   A.Carbohydrates
   B. Proteins
   C. Fats
   D. Water

 

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5. The process that breaks down glucose to produce energy is known as:
   A.Glyceronesis
   B. Glycolysis
   C. Glycogenesis
   D. Glycogenolysis

 

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6. Glucose that is not needed for immediate energy is stored in the muscle cells as:
   A.Fat
   B. Glycogen
   C. Monosaccharides
   D. Protein

 

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7. Fiber can protect the body against all of the following EXCEPT:
   A.Colon cancer
   B. Coronary artery disease
   C. High blood cholesterol
   D. Iron deficiency

 

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8. Identify the vitamin that is essential for maintaining skin and other cells that line the inside of the body and in preventing night blindness.
   A.Vitamin B
   B. Vitamin C
   C. Vitamin D
   D. Vitamin A

 

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9. Which of the following is a true statement about proteins?
   A.They are needed to make enzymes, many hormones, and antibodies that help fight infection.
   B. They are the most concentrated source of energy, providing more calories per gram when compared with carbohydrates.
   C. They pass through the intestinal tract and add bulk because they are hard to digest.
   D. They help the human body to break sugars into monosaccharides and disaccharides.

 

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10. Which of the following groups are fat-soluble vitamins?
    A.D, A, B, C
    B. K, E, B
    C. A, D, E, K
    D. C, B, E, K

 

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11. Identify a true statement about antioxidants.
    A.They play a major role in energy metabolism and the formation of hemoglobin.
    B. They are macronutrients that are important for the transmission of nerve impulses.
    C. They protect vital cell components from the destructive effects of certain agents.
    D. They are necessary for proper bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, and muscle contraction.

 

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12. The basic units that make up proteins are smaller compounds called:
    A.Amino acids
    B. Polysaccharides
    C. Monosaccharides
    D. Glucose

 

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13. Which of the following statements is true of vitamins?
    A.Vitamins are metabolized for energy.
    B. Vitamins that are manufactured synthetically are less effective than those produced by the body.
    C. In particular, vitamin D is manufactured by the body.
    D. Vitamins are required in extremely small amounts as regulators of body processes.

 

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14. Which of the following types of vitamins results in appetite loss, weight loss, and a failure to grow if consumed in huge quantities?
    A.Vitamin C
    B. Vitamin D
    C. Thiamin
    D. Niacin

 

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15. Identify a mineral which is extremely important for muscle contraction, blood clotting, and the conduction of nerve impulses.
    A.Calcium
    B. Sodium
    C. Phosphorus
    D. Iron

 

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16. Anorexia athletica is characterized by all of the following signs EXCEPT:
    A.Weight loss greater than 5%
    B. Self starvation
    C. Absence of medical illness explaining weight loss
    D. Gastrointestinal complaints

 

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17. A mineral that is most abundant in the body and is essential for bones and teeth is:
    A.Phosphorus
    B. Calcium
    C. Iron
    D. Zinc

 

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18. Which of the following statements is true of lactase deficiency?
    A.It implies that an individual’s body has insufficient calcium.
    B. It is common among vegetarians who consume iron-rich foods.
    C. It occurs when an individual’s body fails to produce an enzyme that digests milk products.
    D. It is a common problem for young females, and it occurs due to a lack of iron in the body.

 

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19. Vegetarians who consume dairy products along with plant foods but exclude meat, fish, poultry, and eggs from their diet are known as:
    A.Vegans
    B. Lactovegetarians
    C. Lacto-ovo-vegetarians
    D. Ovo-vegetarians​

 

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20. Which of the following stages of glycogen supercompensation restricts the dietary intake of carbohydrates?
    A.Phase 1
    B. Phase 3
    C. Phase 2
    D. Phase 4

 

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21. In a weight-loss program, how many pounds should ideally be lost per week?
    A.3 to 4
    B. 4 to 5
    C. 2 to 4
    D. 1 to 2

 

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22. Which of the following nutrients prevents premature aging, certain cancers, and heart diseases?
    A.Carbohydrates
    B. Proteins
    C. Minerals
    D. Antioxidants

 

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23. Identify an organic compound, the supplementation of which may result in weight gain, gastrointestinal disturbances, and renal dysfunction.
    A.Ephedrine
    B. Creatine
    C. Ginkgo Biloba
    D. Guarana

 

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24. Which of the following statements is not true of alcohol?
    A.It is a diuretic.
    B. It depresses the central nervous system.
    C. It contains minerals.
    D. It contains 7 calories per gram.

 

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25. Which of the following herbs contains ephedrine and was banned from use in dietary substances by the FDA in 2003?
    A.Echinacea
    B. Ma huang
    C. St. John’s wort
    D. Ginkgo biloba

 

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26. What percentage of an individual’s daily caloric intake should be made up of carbohydrate?
    A.15-20%
    B. 25-30%
    C. 70-85%
    D. 45-65%

 

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True / False Questions

27. Sugars are carried to the gallbladder, where they are converted into either glycogen or glucose.
    FALSE

 

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28. The glucose that is not needed for immediate energy is stored as glycogen in the spleen.
    FALSE

 

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29. The fatty acids found in cold-water fish contain a protective mechanism against disease.
    TRUE

 

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30. Fats provide more than twice the calories per gram when compared with carbohydrates or proteins.
    TRUE

 

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31. A deficiency in folic acid and iron can lead to anemia.
    TRUE

 

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32. Caffeine is not banned for Olympic athletes.
    TRUE

 

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33. As many as 15 to 21 percent of individuals who are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa ultimately die from this disorder.
    TRUE

 

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34. Calcium is essential for muscle contraction and the conduction of nerve impulses.
    TRUE

 

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35. Organically grown foods are nutritious than foods produced by conventional methods.
    FALSE

 

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36. Water is the most essential of all nutrients, and it accounts for approximately 60 percent of the body’s total weight.
    TRUE

 

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37. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of rapid and uncontrollable ingestion of large amounts of food in a short period of time, followed by purging.
    TRUE

 

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38. The primary functions of carbohydrates are cell building and tissue repair.
    FALSE

 

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39. Ingesting large quantities of glucose before physical activity may have a positive impact on performance.
    TRUE

 

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40. Water intake should be restricted during physical activity because it hampers performance.
    FALSE

 

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41. To lose weight, an individual must increase physical activity and decrease caloric intake.
    TRUE

 

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42. Trans fatty acids increase the risk of heart disease by increasing levels of bad cholesterol.
    TRUE

 

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43. Athletes should consume carbohydrates after a workout to maximize recovery if the time period between exercise sessions is less than eight hours.
    TRUE

 

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44. A low-carbohydrate diet decreases glucagon levels and increases insulin levels, allowing fats to be burned rapidly and weight loss to occur.
    FALSE

 

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45. Energy drinks are safe for consumption by athletes prior to competition.
    FALSE

 

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46. Precompetition meals should consist of moderate to high glycemic index foods to allow energy to be released slowly over a longer period.
    FALSE

 

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Essay Questions

47. Discuss the importance of water in meeting the body’s physiological needs.

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48. Choose three vitamins and describe the conditions that can occur due to their deficiency.

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49. Describe the foods that should be avoided prior to an event, and give examples of specific foods that should be included in a precompetition meal.

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50. Choose four herbs and describe their usage.

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51. Describe the signs that would identify an athlete with a possible eating disorder.

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